May 16, 2023
Many books and articles on local history feature the Timucua town of Ossachite. There’s just one problem: It never existed.…
April 25, 2023
6 lost towns within Jacksonville’s borders
Some of the neighborhoods that now make Jacksonville were once towns in their own right. Here’s the story of 6…
March 21, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 women’s history sites and stories in Jacksonville
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few sites and stories associated with women who transformed our community…
February 21, 2023
Black diamonds: Imagining the future of Jacksonville’s century-long baseball legacy
Black baseball evangelists are trying to attract young players in a city with a rich history with the sport.…
January 31, 2023
OPINION | Jax’s Godzilla strategy of urban development
Demolishing existing buildings in hopes that flashy new ones will replace them doesn’t work. It’s time to change gears.…
January 24, 2023
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2023
2023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…
January 17, 2023
THE JAXSON | The railroads of Jacksonville
Today, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia continue to be served by several railroads.…
January 10, 2023
OPINION | How to fit a gas station into LaVilla
These examples of urban gas stations show that a Daily’s station being proposed for LaVilla can be improved dramatically with…
January 4, 2023
OPINION | The lie of invisibility
Banning books eliminates an opportunity for students to expand beyond their own surroundings and worldview.…
January 3, 2023
THE JAXSON | Florida’s disappearing citrus processing industry
The orange tree has been a major part of Florida’s identity for centuries. From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville…
January 2, 2023
OPINION | The 2023 mayoral race is getting real
It is now 2023, and city elections are all but upon us. If you’re in the mayoral race, you’d better…
December 13, 2022
OPINION | 4 myths about Jacksonville’s city government
Jacksonville City Hall provides no shortage of things to criticize, but there are some common complaints that don’t stand up…
December 6, 2022
THE JAXSON | List: The urban core’s largest historic public parks
Jacksonville is one of largest cities by area in the contiguous U.S., covering 747 square miles of land area. It…
November 22, 2022
THE JAXSON | The first Thanksgivings on the First Coast
Five decades before the Pilgrims celebrated their feast at Plymouth, Massachusetts, French and Spanish colonists held feasts of celebration on…
November 20, 2022
OPINION | The ‘resign to run’ trap
I’ve written about politics in this town for many years and expressed my share of frustrations, including with candidates running…
November 15, 2022
THE JAXSON | LaVilla’s Railroad Row in color
Between 1890 and 1920, more than 20 million immigrants arrived in the United States. Many found Jacksonville’s LaVilla neighborhood as…
November 8, 2022
THE JAXSON | The last days of Adventure Landing
For 27 years, Jacksonville Beach’s Adventure Landing has been one of the most popular attractions for kids and their families…
November 7, 2022
Trailblazer Dr. Charles B. McIntosh paves path for clinic, community center in Northwest Jax
A smile slowly crept across Dr. Charles B. McIntosh’s face as he watched the unveiling last week of a rendering…
November 1, 2022
THE JAXSON | 5 mid-century modern neighborhoods in Jax
Covering nearly 875 square miles, Jacksonville is a diverse community with a wide collection of neighborhoods appealing to different lifestyles.…
October 25, 2022
THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: Alpha Paynter, ghost of TacoLu
Before it was TacoLu, the iconic log cabin off Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach was home to the famed Homestead…
October 23, 2022
OPINION | Molly against the machine
Dozens of endorsements are flying, and most of them are of the “Well, it would be news if they didn’t…
September 21, 2022
State law should protect Nassau Gullah/Geechee cemeteries, but lawmakers didn’t close loopholes
This is Part 2 of a two-part Jacksonville Today series. Read Part 1. For decades, Madelyn Dinkins-Smith’s family members have…
September 13, 2022
THE JAXSON | The 7 historic districts of Jacksonville
Founded in 1822, Jacksonville is home to 107 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Of…
August 30, 2022
THE JAXSON | 6 First Coast beach stories
Jacksonville and the rest of the First Coast are home to some of the best, most accessible beaches in a…